There are some amazing finds in the Target Dollar Spot aisle -- you can get lost in those little bins in the front of the store - it's like a time warp! There is also a ton of potential kids activities just waiting to be discovered in those bins. Since we are all searching for great ideas to entertain kids during the upcoming Halloween season, we thought it would be fun to show you what pediatric therapists can create from those tchotchkes in the Target Dollar section! During a recent trip to Target, I walked out with a huge bag and a head full of fabulous treatment ideas for the ... Read More about Target Dollar Spot Fine Motor Finds for Halloween!
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Printable Child Development Handouts
You want to share tips, strategies, and information with parents and teachers, but you never seem to have the printed resources you need, when you need them. Or maybe your schedule is so packed that there simply isn't time to create your own informational resources. As child development specialists, we want to provide meaningful support to the families we work with and to the members of our team, and one of the best ways to do this is by using printable resources that can be read and re-read even when you're not there. That's why we created this awesome pack of 12 Child Development ... Read More about Printable Child Development Handouts
Classroom Strategies & Tips for School
This list of resources covers all of our best classroom strategies and tips for school success. From sensory processing to posture to recess to circle time to walking in line to handwriting - we've got you covered! Classroom Strategies & Tips for School Sensory Strategies for School These sensory strategies will help teachers and others support kids to be able to attend, participate, and engage in learning activities throughout the day - no matter what their sensory needs are! Movement Breaks to Help Kids Stay Alert and Focused 23 Ways to Create a Sensory Friendly ... Read More about Classroom Strategies & Tips for School
Prewriting Strategies
Today, we’re tackling prewriting strategies and we have another great printable writing prompt for your kiddos! There are a lot of foundation skills kids need for efficient and legible handwriting. Here are some of our favorite prewriting strategies for kids. Prewriting Strategies for Kids Core Strength Kids need to have adequate core strength to be able to maintain functional posture in their chairs while they write. Kids who have weak core muscles may slump in their seats or lean on the table, leading to illegible handwriting. Check out some of our fun core strengthening ... Read More about Prewriting Strategies
LEGO® Gross Motor Activity for Kids
Today, we’re happy to be part of a launch for an amazing new book called The Unofficial Guide to Learning With LEGO®! This awesome resource is full of more than 100 activities using LEGO® bricks - perfect for keeping those kiddos busy all summer long! This post contains affiliate links. Read more. As pediatric therapists, we love using LEGO® bricks for all kinds of activities that can promote developmental skills in kids. And, while the fine motor benefits of using them is obvious, today we wanted to explore a fun new way to use LEGO® bricks for whole body movement! Working on a ... Read More about LEGO® Gross Motor Activity for Kids
Tips to Improve Handwriting: Sizing, Spacing, Alignment, and More!
Some of the most common questions occupational therapists get from parents and teachers are about tips to improve handwriting. *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Handwriting Development Handwriting is an extremely complicated skill. We have to have a mental picture or memory of what each letter looks like and then develop a motor plan to create that letter as it looks in our memory. The development of higher level handwriting skills (letter formation, sizing, spacing, alignment, and more) all begins with being able to copy simple shapes. Children who are able to copy basic ... Read More about Tips to Improve Handwriting: Sizing, Spacing, Alignment, and More!
OUR TOP POSTS OF 2015
It’s hard to believe that another year has gone by on this amazing blogging journey of ours. 2015 has been an inspiring, challenging, and chaotic year for us here at The Inspired Treehouse - a new book, a new baby, and another new book! Not sure how we got it all done, but we did! And now it’s time to celebrate by sharing our most popular posts of the year! But first, we want to give a heartfelt thank you to you, our readers. We feel so lucky to have you along for this ride and we can’t wait get started with all we have planned for 2016! Here were your favorite posts of the ... Read More about OUR TOP POSTS OF 2015
CHRISTMAS PAPER CRAFTS FOR KIDS: PUNCHY CHRISTMAS TREE
These easy paper crafts for kids have become some of our most popular activities here at The Inspired Treehouse! Your kids will love the process of creating these punchy Christmas trees, and you'll love how easy the setup and cleanup is! WHAT YOU’LL NEED: -Canvas board or heavy cardstock -ModPodge or other clear drying glue -White paint (or just ModPodge if you like your background color) -Glitter -A circle hole punch -Scrapbook paper or paint sample chips WHAT TO DO: Pour some white paint and a hefty amount of glitter onto your canvas board. Have the kids paint it until the ... Read More about CHRISTMAS PAPER CRAFTS FOR KIDS: PUNCHY CHRISTMAS TREE
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